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University Community Embraces Scholars from Around the World
Forty-five Fulbright scholars from 29 countries arrived at Syracuse University in July to attend a four-week English for Graduate Studies program. The Fulbright program is one of the most widely recognized and prestigious international exchange programs in the world. Applicants…
New Bowlers Sought for Syracuse-ESF Tuesday Night League
The Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Faculty and Staff Bowling League is seeking new members. This is a fun handicap league accepting male and female bowlers who are currently employed at the University or ESF,…
Syracuse City High School Students Among Those Experiencing College Life
Twenty-four Syracuse City School District high school students were awarded scholarships to attend Syracuse University’s Summer College Program. The scholarships were a partnership between Syracuse University and the Syracuse City School District and were awarded based on academic achievement or…
Research Paper Wins ‘Best Methods’ Social Media Conference Award
School of Information Studies Associate Professor Lu Xiao has been recognized for research that employs multiple methodologies to examine the factors surrounding a comment’s persuasive power on social media, and the ability of those comments to change viewpoints that have…
Why ‘Old Town Road’ Strikes a Chord with Listeners
Rapper Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” is now the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history. “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has been No. 1 for 17 consecutive weeks, bumping Luis Fonsi and Daddy…
Job Fair Brings Together Those Seeking Positions with Opportunities in Food Services, Facilities Services
On Wednesday, July 10, Syracuse University hosted a community-based job event as part of the University’s Building Local initiative. This was the second event focused on fostering local opportunities, partnerships and business relationships. The first was a Procurement Fair held…
Madonna Harrington Meyer Named University Professor
Madonna Harrington Meyer, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, was recently named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. The prestigious distinction—a four-year, renewable appointment—is…
Professor to Co-Present Restoration Shakespeare Showcase at London’s Globe Theatre July 17
London-based students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to a showcase of Restoration Shakespeare at the historic Globe Theatre, co-led by Amanda Eubanks Winkler, associate professor of music history and cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). The…
SUAA Board of Directors Welcomes Four New Members
The Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors has announced the addition of four new directors. Jermie Cozart ’97, Elisabeth Dwyer ’06, Peter Gianesini ’94 and Eve Marsan ’96 became directors on the SUAA Board on July 1. The…
Best Beach Reads
In the last Faculty & Staff News newsletter (in late April), we asked people what they were looking forward to reading this summer—at the beach, in the backyard, wherever—and what favorite books they would suggest to others. Some good responses…